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For Observers Only: Montenegro, Serbia, Türkiye.

The meeting programme focused on updating issues relating to the REACH, CLP and BPR implementation. The meeting consisted of in-depth workshops on REACH, CLP and BPR.

• Programme[PDF][EN]

The IPA Annual meeting was the opportunity for IPA beneficiaries to discuss the current IPA project between ECHA and DG NEAR, as well as to share and exchange experiences with the other beneficiaries.

• Programme[PDF][EN]

The Forum Open session provided the participants with updated information on the scope of upcoming REF project, on BPRs related topics such as update on the scope of upcoming BIOCIDES-EN-FORCE(BEF)project and enforcement issues. As well as on REACH topics such as REACH restriction for substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up.

• Programme[PDF][EN]

The conference aims to provide a platform for key stakeholders in the chemicals field to share insights and discuss challenges with the implementation of today’s EU chemicals regulations, and identify solutions for tomorrow.

• Website and programme

The Helsinki Chemicals Forum is the leading forum for promoting chemical safety. The event is engaging international authorities, politicians, industry leaders, NGOs, academics, the media and specialists interested in global chemicals safety management.

• Website
• Programme

The IPA Annual meeting was the opportunity for IPA beneficiaries to share and exchange experiences with the other beneficiaries.

• Agenda[PDF][EN]

The MS Communicators Network consists of communication professionals representing EU/EEA authorities. During the meeting, best communications practices are shared.

For Observers Only: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Türkiye.

The meeting programme focused on updating National Helpdesks, Commission and Observers on topics related to the REACH, CLP and BPR implementation.

The MS Communicators Network brings together communication professionals representing EU/EEA authorities. The IPA beneficiaries were invited to join the event which focused on sharing hot topics and included training sessions on how to engage with lobbyists, recognise and deal with disinformation.

The Forum Open session provided the participants with updated information on the scope of upcoming REF project, and REACH topics.

• Programme[PDF][EN]

The IPA Annual meeting was the opportunity for IPA beneficiaries to discuss the current IPA project between ECHA and DG ENEST, as well as to share and exchange experiences with the other beneficiaries.

• Programme[PDF][EN]

The workshop was the opportunity to share the latest updates and development, challenges and innovations on the regulation of biocidal products in the EU. The event brought together regulatory authorities, industry representatives and scientific experts from across Europe.

• Programme and Presentations

The MS Communicators Network consists of communication professionals representing EU/EEA authorities. During the meeting, best communications practices are shared. This year meeting focused on social media and AI.

The meeting and workshops programme focused on updating National Helpdesks, Commission and Observers on topics related to the REACH, CLP and BPR implementation.

The event provided an update on the upcoming Forum projects, enforcement of BPR Article 95 and REACH authorisation, chemicals testing and Omnibus VI, among other topics.

The event provided an opportunity for participants to share important topics of the year, and gave an update on ECHA’s latest matters, SME support plan and the upcoming new tasks for ECHA.

REACH, CLP and BPR workshops open to Observers, including those IPA countries with an established national chemicals helpdesk.

• Programme[PDF][EN]

BPR workshop open to Observers, including those IPA countries with an established national chemicals helpdesk.

REACH and CLP workshops open to Observers, including those IPA countries with an established national chemicals helpdesk.

The workshop reviewed the implementation of ECHA Integrated Regulatory Strategy (IRS) and aligned it with ECHA’s future priorities and strategic focus considering also new elements under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, such as “one substance, one assessment” and the new tasks to be re-attributed to ECHA.

• Website
• Agenda[PDF]
• Workshop summary[PDF]
• All presentations[PDF]

BPR workshops open to Observers, including those IPA countries with an established national chemicals helpdesk.

BPR workshops open to Observers, including those IPA countries with an established national chemicals helpdesk.

The training gave an overview of the processes and tools ECHA uses to gather, register and disseminate the data received by the industry. It also included presentations on PIC, EUCLEF and offered a practical session for Poison centres and Biocides.

The TAIEX (Technical Assistance and Information Exchange) workshop provided participants with an overview of the REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC and POPs regulations. It also included presentations about the development of a chemical national strategy, transposition and enforcement.

REACH workshop open to Observers.

CLP workshop open to Observers.

BPR workshop open to Observers.

• Programme[PDF][EN]

• Programme[PDF][EN]

During the event, ECHA experts provided the audience with an overview of the main concepts of the BPR Regulation. They also offered a demonstration on how to prepare an application for biocidal products authorisations and a Summary of the biocidal Product Characteristics (SPC) in IUCLID. The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) presented a case study on the evaluation of application for authorisations of biocidal products. The IPA beneficiaries also had the opportunity to share an overview of their national laws on biocides.

• Programme[PDF][EN]

The aim of the training was to provide a general introduction of the CLP regulation and an overview of the CLP revision.

The training gave an overview of the processes and tools ECHA uses to gather, register and disseminate the data received by the industry. It also included presentations on PIC, EUCLEF and offered a practical session for Poison centres and Biocides.

The translation of key documents is an activity foreseen under IPA. The translation of those documents support the capacity building activities on enforcement. The authorities of the seven beneficiaries are encouraged to share the translations by publishing them on their own websites in order to reach a wider audience and raise awareness in this area.

December 2023

The first document translated under the IPA project is entitled ‘REACH-EN-FORCE – 7: Enforcement of Registration obligations after the last registration deadline in cooperation with customs authorities including the verification of the strictly control conditions applicable to the substances registered as intermediates.
The REACH-EN-FORCE – 7 project focused on the duty to register substances manufactured or placed on the market in all tonnage bands exceeding one tonne per year.

• Document[PDF][EN]

September 2024

The second document translated under the IPA project is titled ‘BEF-1 Report - Report of the first harmonised enforcement project on treated articles’.
This report results from the first harmonised enforcement project (BEF-1) that was held under the umbrella of the BPR Subgroup of the Forum for exchange of information on enforcement (BPRS). The BEF-1 project focused on the labelling obligations for treated articles (TAs), and the presence of legal or illegal active substances in TAs in accordance with the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR). The objectives of the BEF-1 were to check compliance and to assess awareness and competences among the actors placing and making TAs available on the EU market.

• Document[PDF][EN]